Marc Ramsey wrote:



If these figures aren't available, is the use of CG hooks being
discouraged based simply on the assumed lack of positive longitudinal
stability during aerotow?


Is the pull on a CG hook during aerotow ever great enough to have much
effect on the longitudinal stability of the glider? I have never
noticed such an effect, so I wonder if pilots who fly from a winch (very
quick acceleration and doubtless a significant effect on longitudinal
stability) are unfairly extrapolating their experience there to the
aerotow situation.

Doubtless a nose hook is better for aerotow, but I wonder if the alleged
advantages aren't being oversold by some posters to this thread.